Weekly News & Announcements

College & Career

SENIORS:
Senior Exit Survey is Mandatory: If your student has decided on their post high school plans, please have them log into Naviance and finish their Senior Survey. It is the only way final transcripts will be sent to colleges.
 
JUNIORS, SOPHOMORES, FROSH:
Support for LGBQTIA+ students: Please explore these links to learn more about schools that are more welcoming.
 
Please visit our College & Career Counseling website any time for additional information and support.

Counseling

Counselor assignments are by last name:
A-Em Anne Schonauer  
En-Kr Erika Vasquez
Ku-Rog Marissa Meadows 
Roh-Z Susan Martin

Summer School
Counselors are signing students up for summer school - it’s at Acalanes High School this year! If your student has a D or F in a required course, please send them to see their counselor to sign up!  Please see HERE for more information.

School Nurse

PERTUSSIS ( Whooping Cough)

Please review the notification sent to the Acalanes Community from Principal Eric Shawn on Apr 16.
 
Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is a very contagious bacterial infection that can spread through close contact when people with the disease cough. Symptoms can appear 5 to 21 days after infection. It usually starts like a common cold (e.g., sneezing, runny nose, etc.), followed by a cough that worsens over one to two weeks. People with whooping cough may have coughing spells in which they can’t catch their breath between coughs. Some may loudly gasp (“whoop”) and vomit or feel like they’re choking.  There is usually no fever with whooping cough.
 
In general, the whooping cough vaccines are very effective in either preventing disease or decreasing its severity soon after receiving the vaccine series or booster dose. However, immunity from vaccination wanes quickly over time, so even children who have been fully vaccinated can get whooping cough. A booster vaccine (Tdap) is recommended in middle school at ages 11-12 years and is required for 7th-grade entry in California. It is also recommended for adults, especially pregnant women (with each pregnancy) and caregivers of young infants. The Tdap vaccine is widely available at doctor’s offices, some pharmacies, and local health departments and is generally covered by most insurance plans.
 
If you are a parent with a child or are in contact with a child:  If your child, or a child you are in contact with, has cold symptoms and is coughing, please contact your doctor. Tell the doctor that several confirmed cases of whooping cough have been reported at Acalanes. If your child has been seen by their doctor and whooping cough was diagnosed, please keep your child at home until the child has completed 5 days of the prescribed antibiotic treatment. The most accurate test for diagnosing whooping cough is collected using a nasal swab.
Pertussis Fact Sheet

See my website for more information.
 
Always Your School Nurse,
Dvora Citron, RN, MS
dcitron@auhsdschools.org, 925-280-2970 x7128
IG: acalanesschoolnurse, ​School Nurse Website

Wellness Center

Are you or someone you know interested in quitting tobacco use? Kick It California is a free program that helps Californians kick smoking, vaping and smokeless tobacco with the help of proven, science-based strategies. Clinically proven, culturally sensitive and trusted, Kick It California (formerly the California Smokers’ Helpline) opened in 1992 as the first publicly funded statewide quitline. They now offer individual telephone counseling, a texting program, online chat, a smart phone app, Alexa Skill for quit smoking tips, and self-help materials. Take the first step toward quitting by visiting https://kickitca.org/. In Contra Costa County, you can also call 2-1-1 for a direct referral to Kick It California. 

LPIE

THANK YOU ACALANES!
LPIE would love to extend a huge THANK YOU to our wonderful families for their incredible support throughout the 23-24 school year. This year, 53% of Acalanes families contributed to the Annual Giving Campaign. Your generosity and commitment have made it possible for us to continue providing essential support to every student in Lafayette's public schools. Together, we've ensured a successful year of learning and growth. Your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of our students. Thank you!

Jocelyn Werner and Jaime Roder, Acalanes LPIE School Chairs
www.lpie.org, Follow us on Instagram

Sports

You may view the full 2023-2024 Athletic Schedule by clicking HERE.

*The game schedule below reflects dates and times as of last Friday. Games may change for several reasons, including weather. If you have questions or comments, please contact Acalanes Sports Boosters.
 
This week’s can’t miss events:
 
Boys Golf
Monday, Apr 29 DAL Championship at Paradise Valley GC in Fairfield.
 
Softball
Monday, Apr 29 Pinole Valley HS at 4:30pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.
Tuesday, Apr 30 host Miramonte HS at 4:30pm.
Thursday, May 2 at Berean Christian HS at 4:30pm.
 
Baseball
Tuesday, Apr 30 Clayton Valley Charter HS at 4pm. Varsity is away and JV is home.
Thursday, May 2 Clayton Valley Charter HS at 4pm. Varsity is home and JV is away.
Thursday, May 2 Frosh at Northgate HS at 4pm.
 
Girls Lacrosse
Tuesday, Apr 30 NCS First Round Playoff.
Thursday, May 2 NCS Quarterfinal.
 
Boys Volleyball
Tuesday, Apr 30 NCS First Round Playoff.
Thursday, May 2 NCS Quarterfinal.
 
Diving
Wednesday, May 1 NCS Championship at Concord Community Pool.
 
Beach Volleyball
Wednesday, May 1 Varsity Clayton Valley Charter HS at Heather Farms at 4pm.
Thursday, May 2 JV Clayton Valley Charter HS at Heather Farms at 4pm.
 
Boys Tennis
Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 NCS Singles & Doubles Championships at La Cantera Tennis Club.
 
Swimming
Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 NCS Championships at Concord Community Pool.
 
Track & Field
Saturday, May 4 DAL Finals at Campolindo HS.
 
You may view the full 2023-2024 Athletic Schedule by clicking HERE.